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Demographic Stability in Los Angeles Heights - Keystone-Northwest Los Angeles Height: A Predominantly Hispanic Neighborhood
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The Los Angeles Heights - Keystone-Northwest Los Angeles Height neighborhood in San Antonio, Texas, is characterized as a Low Diversity community with a strong Hispanic Majority. As of 2022, the neighborhood has a population of 477 with a median income of $39,630. The area has maintained a consistent Hispanic majority over the past decade, significantly higher than the Hispanic population percentage in San Antonio as a whole.
Throughout the observed period (2013-2022), the neighborhood has consistently maintained its status as a Low Diversity community with a Hispanic Majority. The Hispanic population has ranged from 94% to 98% of the total population, indicating a stable demographic composition. There has been a slight increase in the Hispanic percentage over time, from 94% in 2013 to 96% in 2022, further solidifying its Hispanic Majority status.
The white population has remained a small minority, fluctuating between 2% and 5% over the years. In 2022, there was a minor introduction of diversity with 1% of the population identified as Black, which had not been present in previous years. However, this small change did not significantly alter the overall demographic categorization of the neighborhood.
The median income in the neighborhood has shown fluctuation over the years. Starting at $38,953 in 2013, it dropped to a low of $34,940 in 2015 before rising to a peak of $44,617 in 2018. Since then, it has declined somewhat, settling at $39,630 in 2022. This represents only a slight increase from the 2013 level when adjusted for inflation.
The population of the neighborhood has also fluctuated, ranging from a low of 370 in 2018 to a high of 528 in 2021. The 2022 population of 477 represents a slight increase from the 2013 level of 473. These economic trends do not seem to have significantly impacted the racial composition of the neighborhood, as the Hispanic Majority has remained stable throughout these economic fluctuations.
The stability of the Hispanic Majority in this neighborhood is notable when compared to broader trends in San Antonio and Texas. The neighborhood's 96% Hispanic population is significantly higher than the city average. The median income of $39,630 in 2022 is considerably lower than the median household income for San Antonio as a whole, which was around $55,000 in the same year.
The stability of the racial composition in this neighborhood contrasts with national trends towards increasing diversity in many urban areas. While many cities are experiencing shifts towards becoming Majority-Minority or High Diversity areas, this neighborhood has maintained its Low Diversity, Hispanic Majority status.
In conclusion, the Los Angeles Heights - Keystone-Northwest Los Angeles Height neighborhood presents a case of demographic stability within a changing urban landscape, maintaining its strong Hispanic character while facing ongoing economic challenges.
